New Hampshire Business Review - Nov. 3, 2023

November 3, 2023

Jeff Feingold

Out-of-state employment laws

Vineesha Sow,

Take time to examine employment laws for remote employees who work in another state

After Lewiston shootings, NH lawmakers divided on gun policy changes

Mara Hoplamazian-NH Public Radio,

Democrats want stricter gun controls; Republicans prefer status quo

Recruitment and retention is an ongoing battle

NH Business Review Staff,

NH businesses know they have to fight a battle to recruit top-notch talent, head off potential labor shortages and retain their most experienced employees.

(Opinion) Reduce Obesity Act can improve quality of life

Melissa Scull,

Due to their popularity and effectiveness, anti-obesity medications (AOMs) have recently seen increased visibility in the media and public discourse

Anesthesiologist shortage leads to delays in some surgeries at Keene hospital

Olivia Belanger-The Keene Sentinel,

Cheshire Medical Center in Keene has had to postpone some elective surgeries due to a shortage of anesthesiologists, a spokesperson said.

Dartmouth 5-year plan to focus on mental health

Nora Doyle-Burr -Valley News,

Dartmouth College released a new strategic plan for mental health and well-being, following President Sian Leah Beilock’s inaugural address.

Program trains Army medics for advanced emergency medicine tech certification

Laconia Daily Sun Staff,

Lakes Region Community College has a program that trains Army medics for advanced emergency medicine tech certification

Despite low snowfall and summer shutdown, Gunstock pays county record revenue cut

Catherine McLaughlin/The Laconia Daily Sun,

Gunstock Area Commissioners present a check for Gunstock Mountain Resort’s annual contribution to the Belknap County budget.

New Construction Of A House Framed New Construction Of A House Building A New House From The Ground Up

(Opinion) We have a few questions for the presidential candidates

Josh Reap,

NH and Vermont contractors have concerns about federal mandates that favor unions

Key takeaways from Bank of America Institute report

NH Business Review Staff,

Summary of Bank of America Institute report on Northeast's population loss, it also sees strong consumer spending and future manufacturing growth

More news from NHBR:

Hitchiner Manufacturing increases starting hourly wage

Hitchiner Manufacturing Co. has raised its starting hourly wage to $25.77, aligning entry-level pay with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Living Wage Calculator for a single adult with no children in New Hampshire.

Cook on Concord: Spring reflections

This was a season for a 60th high school reunion and overseas travel

Employment typically peaks during summer in NH, but 2025 data suggests constraints may slow that growth

As New Hampshire enters another summer tourism season, recent employment data shows how seasonal hiring patterns may be changing across the Granite State.

Driven by defense

New Hampshire’s growing role in military and security related manufacturing was on display June 3 in Nashua. About 200 people, representing advanced manufacturing interests both in the state and regionally, registered for the Northeast National Security Conference that organizer Julie Demers said goes “beyond traditional defense that people would think of.”